Pyramid

I was a little sick this week, but I went to track practice on Thursday anyway. The coaches managed to trick us into doing intervals again by calling them by another name: a pyramid. After warmup and strength training, we ran our pyramid:

1. 200m run, 200m recover (slow jog)
   
2. 400m run, 200m recover
3. 600m run, 400m recover
4. 800m run, 400m recover
5. 800m fast run, 400m recover
6. 600m fast run, 400m recover
7. 400m fast run, 200m recover
8. 200m fast run, 200m recover

After the workout, I asked one of the coaches about my knee because it was still hurting. She confirmed my suspicion that my IT band is too tight. She recommended some core exercises and using a foam roller. I hope it helps.